2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8L Diesel · BV14 LBY
2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 107,404 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV14 LBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 107,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV14 LBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (BV14 LBY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BV14 LBY Mileage History
- 10/10/202261,986 mi
- 27/09/202375,781 mi+13,795 mi
- 07/10/202493,920 mi+18,139 mi
- 09/10/2025107,402 mi+13,482 mi
- 09/10/2025107,404 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 15,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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